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| bondy99 |
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Age: 65 Posts: 1128 Joined: 13th Sep 2010 Ride: Ford Falcon AU 2000 Series II Location: Crestmead |
Hi,
I managed to get some brake calipers from the wreckers to use as spares for my AUII down the track. I'm in the process of dismantling the calipers to check pistons and bore for damage. I've tried using electric drill with wire brush to remove rust and debris from surface, other section is bit hard to access. Would soaking the caliper parts be ok in petrol to remove any residual crap? Thanks |
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| shaddoweaver |
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i sand blasted my calipers and they came up great. using brake cleaner works pretty good with the wire brush. if you try sand blasting make sure you have the bleed nipple in and seal the fluid entry hole. also stay away from the piston bore. hope that helps.
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| Papa Smurf |
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If you can get onto it, Soda blasting is pretty good and causes less flotsam.
Might be worth watching this bloke, he shows how to paint a caliper  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AmEEYTt ... E&index=13 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tFv2sTolQpQ |
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| bondy99 |
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Age: 65 Posts: 1128 Joined: 13th Sep 2010 Ride: Ford Falcon AU 2000 Series II Location: Crestmead |
Thanks Shaddoweaver and Papa Smurf.
Much appreciate the advices. cheers |
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| bondy99 |
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Age: 65 Posts: 1128 Joined: 13th Sep 2010 Ride: Ford Falcon AU 2000 Series II Location: Crestmead |
Can brake calipers be placed in an electric oven to harden up caliper paint?
If so, what temperature and how long for? Thanks |
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| Papa Smurf |
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Yes they can but, you need to make sure there are no rubbers in and that you don't use the overn again for anything else.
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| bondy99 |
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Age: 65 Posts: 1128 Joined: 13th Sep 2010 Ride: Ford Falcon AU 2000 Series II Location: Crestmead |
Thank you
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